Which of the following most accurately describes a congressional subcommittee?
A.) a permanent committee in Congress with a defined legislative jurisdiction
B.) a bicameral committee composed of members of both chambers of Congress
C.) a congressional committee created to consider specific policy issues or address a specific concern
D.) a committee that typically handles specific areas of a standing committee's jurisdiction
Ans: D.) a committee that typically handles specific areas of a standing committee's jurisdiction
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a. property enhancement b. economic development c. public improvement d. revenue bond
While gerrymandering is often blamed for increasing polarization, one piece of evidence that supports other factors as the cause is
a. gerrymandering has decreased, but polarization is increasing. b. gerrymandering no longer uses race or ethnicity in drawing seat boundaries. c. polarization is occurring in large states, but not small states. d. polarization is increasing in the Senate as well as the House.
Which of the following statements concerning the "Daisy Girl" ad from the 1964 presidential campaign is true?
A) The ad ran nightly for a month before being retired by the campaign. B) The ad attempted to portray Lyndon Johnson as a candidate who would lead the United States to nuclear war. C) The ad negatively backfired and caused a brief surge of support for Barry Goldwater. D) The ad is an example of classic negative campaign advertising. E) The ad outraged World War II veterans who thought it played upon emotions related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Which of the following is not a way in which international relations theories can be useful for understanding foreign policy?
a. Theory can help researchers explain the circumstances that led policy makers to a particular decision. b. Theory can help researchers know which senators to pressure into telling them insider information. c. Theory allows researchers to anticipate possible future decision-making in foreign policy. d. Theory allows researchers to understand the causes that guide decision-making and try to influence future actions.